The police in Lagos State have arrested a 33-year-old suspect, Adegun Aboderin, for illegal possession of a pistol.
Police spokesperson in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest in a post he shared on his X handle @benHundeyin on Thursday.
Hundeyin said the suspect was apprehended on Thursday morning at Abule-Ado, Amuwo-Odofin area of the state.
“The police, on a stop and search operation, arrested the suspect at 6.00 a.m. at Abule-Ado.
“When he was searched, a locally fabricated semi-automatic pistol was recovered,” the spokesman said.
According to Hundeyin, investigation into the case is ongoing.